04 APRIL – EASTER prayers
God who sees: Open our eyes to the new life you provide for all your church.
We ask your blessing on Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Tom, and Regional Dean Simon; on all who serve the church in acts of ministry; on all who call upon your name.
God who sees: hear our prayer.
God who hears: Open our ears to your call to service in this and every community.
We ask your blessing on our homes, our neighbourhoods, our loved ones near and far. Bless those who are working today, and those who are resting; and bless us as we pray and praise.
God who hears: hear our prayer.
God who speaks: Open our mouths to proclaim your Good News to all who will receive you!
We ask your blessing on those who govern and lead, that their decisions will reflect your care for all of humanity and creation, in this generation and in ages to come.
God who speaks: hear our prayer.
God who loves: Open our hearts to minister to those experiencing any need.
We ask your healing presence on the sick and suffering; your comfort for those who are distressed; your strength on those who strive to make this world a better place.
God who loves: hear our prayer.
God who lives: Open our lives to proclaim the truth and joy of your resurrection.
We ask you to bless all who are on a spiritual journey, as they come to know you better. Infuse our hearts with the enormity of your grace, and inspire us to share your love as Easter people.
God who lives: hear our prayer.
18 april
Let us quiet our minds, and open our hearts, as we bring to God our prayers; saying "Lord, hear our prayer."
Loving God, we pray for the church, your Spirit draws us together in praise. Today we uphold our Primate Linda, our Bishop Sandra, our Archdeacon Tom, and all who offer their service of leadership. May your Holy Spirit guide and direct us in ways that support your mission in the world. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the Queen and her family, especially in their time of sorrow. We hold up before you the governments and authorities of this world, remembering these people as your beloved children regardless of our own politics and perceptions. May their work honour you and your people through careful decisions and a genuine desire for justice and peace. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the world, and its interdependent relationships. We focus on the mysteries of creation, the connections between peoples and nations, and the need to work for leaving a sustainable planet for our children's children. May we be empowered to embrace the web of life in which we are a part. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for ourselves here in Lunenburg: for those who live in joy and those who struggle; for those who enjoy abundance and those living in scarcity; for those working on the land and on the sea; for the shops and restaurants uncertain of the coming summer season. May we greet one another in the peace that you give us. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those in any need of mind, body, or spirit: those whose names we carry in our hearts, and those whose names are known to you alone. We ask your mercies on those who travel, those who are caregivers, those who feel desperation, and those who are apathetic to the needs of others. We ask your peace to comfort those who grieve and mourn. May we share your love as we encounter your people with compassion. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We remember today all those who are impacted by violence: we remember the lives lost in Portapique one year ago today. We ask God’s continued healing and blessing on families and communities devastated by this and other tragedies.
And we commit ourselves to extend solace to those who are brokenhearted, to support all who are devastated by life’s difficulties, to walk with all who are lonely. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We bring you these prayers, O God, knowing that you hear the words of our lips and the whispers of our hearts. We ask you to answer these prayers, as may be best for us, that we may glorify your name at all times. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.
25 April
Lead us, Jesus, to the still waters of our souls: beyond earthly anxiety and worries to the peace that you so freely share. Accompany us through the darkness of our days. Bring comfort those who suffer any sickness of mind, body, or spirit. Refresh the souls of the carers, the workers, the providers; and help us to recognise the opportunities before us to offer assistance. Faithful shepherd, hear our prayer.
Jesus, you seek out the lost, the least, the left-behind. Help those who are in need of any kind. Help us to become a society that embraces all of your children, upholding them with grace and dignity. Protect us with your Holy rod and staff, from acts of violence, greed, hatred, and anger. As you shield us from evil, embolden us to serve others in acts of justice and peace, liberation and solidarity. Help us to free the oppressed, strengthen the weak, accompany the abused, befriend the lonely. Shepherd us into community that lifts us up the victims of our society. Faithful shepherd, hear our prayer.
Feed us, Holy One, with the spiritual nourishment of abundance. Pour your mercy upon everyone who would come to your table; in this community and every community: the young and old, the rich and poor, the unemployed and underemployed, the happy and the sad. Help us to welcome enemies to your table, and in doing so to see them as new friends. Faithful shepherd, hear our prayer.
Anoint your world, loving God, that all may see the goodness you provide. Fill our ecosystems, societies, governments, and all interwoven relationships with your mercy. Inspire us to follow your example of working for the common good. Shower us with mercy, and empower us to do the same; that this world will be celebrated as Your House, in which we might dwell forevermore. Faithful shepherd, hear our prayer.
Strengthen us, Good shepherd, with the overflowing cup of your grace. We offer these prayers in the name of the One who leads us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We ask your blessing on Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Tom, and Regional Dean Simon; on all who serve the church in acts of ministry; on all who call upon your name.
God who sees: hear our prayer.
We ask your blessing on our homes, our neighbourhoods, our loved ones near and far. Bless those who are working today, and those who are resting; and bless us as we pray and praise.
God who hears: hear our prayer.
We ask your blessing on those who govern and lead, that their decisions will reflect your care for all of humanity and creation, in this generation and in ages to come.
God who speaks: hear our prayer.
We ask your healing presence on the sick and suffering; your comfort for those who are distressed; your strength on those who strive to make this world a better place.
God who loves: hear our prayer.
God who lives: Open our lives to proclaim the truth and joy of your resurrection.
We ask you to bless all who are on a spiritual journey, as they come to know you better. Infuse our hearts with the enormity of your grace, and inspire us to share your love as Easter people.
God who lives: hear our prayer.
18 april
Let us quiet our minds, and open our hearts, as we bring to God our prayers; saying "Lord, hear our prayer."
Loving God, we pray for the church, your Spirit draws us together in praise. Today we uphold our Primate Linda, our Bishop Sandra, our Archdeacon Tom, and all who offer their service of leadership. May your Holy Spirit guide and direct us in ways that support your mission in the world. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the Queen and her family, especially in their time of sorrow. We hold up before you the governments and authorities of this world, remembering these people as your beloved children regardless of our own politics and perceptions. May their work honour you and your people through careful decisions and a genuine desire for justice and peace. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the world, and its interdependent relationships. We focus on the mysteries of creation, the connections between peoples and nations, and the need to work for leaving a sustainable planet for our children's children. May we be empowered to embrace the web of life in which we are a part. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for ourselves here in Lunenburg: for those who live in joy and those who struggle; for those who enjoy abundance and those living in scarcity; for those working on the land and on the sea; for the shops and restaurants uncertain of the coming summer season. May we greet one another in the peace that you give us. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those in any need of mind, body, or spirit: those whose names we carry in our hearts, and those whose names are known to you alone. We ask your mercies on those who travel, those who are caregivers, those who feel desperation, and those who are apathetic to the needs of others. We ask your peace to comfort those who grieve and mourn. May we share your love as we encounter your people with compassion. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We remember today all those who are impacted by violence: we remember the lives lost in Portapique one year ago today. We ask God’s continued healing and blessing on families and communities devastated by this and other tragedies.
And we commit ourselves to extend solace to those who are brokenhearted, to support all who are devastated by life’s difficulties, to walk with all who are lonely. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We bring you these prayers, O God, knowing that you hear the words of our lips and the whispers of our hearts. We ask you to answer these prayers, as may be best for us, that we may glorify your name at all times. We lift up our hearts:
Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.
25 April
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